--- title: "locking hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/locking-hitch-pin" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:28:49.072Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($957K/yr) — locking hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($957K/yr) — locking hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "locking hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **locking hitch pin** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($957K/yr) — locking hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$957K** **Growth (1y)** **+150.4%** **Products** **22** **Brands** **10** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **97** **Price range** **$7.81–$53.81** **Returns** **3.6%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **33** ×0.30 Growth **71** ×0.30 Competition **47** ×0.20 Quality gap **34** ×0.10 Returns **71** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +150.4% year over year. 15K8KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7× ## **Competition** - Rhino USA32% - JUSTTOP16% - CZC AUTO14% - Master Lock9% - RETRUE7% - METOWARE7% - Other (4 brands)14% The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 97 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **97** **Top 5 brand share** **79%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pZJDPD7eL.jpg) [**Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S425715) Rhino USA$27.134.6★10,22522%▼falling 2 ![JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CoBPkthxL.jpg) [**JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH22JFVV) JUSTTOP$10.044.7★52815%▲rising 3 ![CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k7V1lTElL.jpg) [**CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6W71JJ) CZC AUTO$13.784.6★9,13811%▼falling 4 ![Orion Motor Tech Locking Hitch Pin Fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Diameter Hitch Pin Lock Anti-Theft Steel Hitch Pin Lock with Key for Class III IV Hitches Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Pin with O-Rings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517TzeqjJ4L.jpg) [**Orion Motor Tech Locking Hitch Pin Fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Diameter Hitch Pin Lock Anti-Theft Steel Hitch Pin Lock with Key for Class III IV Hitches Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Pin with O-Rings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGPXZCH8) Orion Motor Tech$9.994.7★3966%▲rising 5 ![Rhino USA 2.5 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class V Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWE1LOLeL.jpg) [**Rhino USA 2.5 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class V Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0941WDD9W) Rhino USA$32.074.6★10,2255%▲rising 6 ![METOWARE Trailer Hitch Lock - 5/8 Dia Locking Hitch Pin Anti-Theft Trailer Receiver Lock Fits 2 Receiver Tubes Class III & IV Hitch Receivers Black (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SgbiEpuhL.jpg) [**METOWARE Trailer Hitch Lock - 5/8 Dia Locking Hitch Pin Anti-Theft Trailer Receiver Lock Fits 2 Receiver Tubes Class III & IV Hitch Receivers Black (1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F3DTYPH) METOWARE$9.724.6★6,5625%▼falling 7 ![CURT 23518 Black Trailer Hitch Lock 5/8-Inch Pin Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Hp009G2IL.jpg) [**CURT 23518 Black Trailer Hitch Lock 5/8-Inch Pin Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9N6DPK) CURT$18.784.5★17,2584%—flat 8 ![Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock Stainless Steel Barbell Hitch Pin Lock Fits 5/8 in. Receivers Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock 1469DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tfa-aneHL.jpg) [**Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock Stainless Steel Barbell Hitch Pin Lock Fits 5/8 in. Receivers Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock 1469DAT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVSIOI) Master Lock$27.594.5★3,9783%▲rising 9 ![Master Lock Receiver Lock 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. Swivel Head Weather Resistant Trailer Coupler Locking Hitch Pin with Keys for Protecting Trailers RVs 2866DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QQEfl1FUL.jpg) [**Master Lock Receiver Lock 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. Swivel Head Weather Resistant Trailer Coupler Locking Hitch Pin with Keys for Protecting Trailers RVs 2866DAT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009V1WS4) Master Lock$16.994.5★13,8053%▼falling 10 ![Master Lock Trailer Lock Stainless Steel Adjustable Coupler Latch Lock 2847DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31M7L7SvKpL.jpg) [**Master Lock Trailer Lock Stainless Steel Adjustable Coupler Latch Lock 2847DAT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0QBZ6) Master Lock$12.154.5★3,0623%—flat 11 ![META Hardware Trailer Hitch Locks Hitch Lock with 5/8 Pin Fits Class III IV 2 Hitch Receivers Tow Hitch Lock with Anti-Rattle O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b4VCzrLuL.jpg) [**META Hardware Trailer Hitch Locks Hitch Lock with 5/8 Pin Fits Class III IV 2 Hitch Receivers Tow Hitch Lock with Anti-Rattle O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLNJ77FV) META Hardware$9.784.6★3,0103%▼falling 12 ![RETRUE Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Suitable for 2 Inch Receiver 5/8 Dia Hitch Lock for Securely Locking Trailer Hitch with Two Keys Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qY4fNbkcL.jpg) [**RETRUE Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Suitable for 2 Inch Receiver 5/8 Dia Hitch Lock for Securely Locking Trailer Hitch with Two Keys Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYD57KY5) RETRUE$8.624.5★1,1953%—flat 13 ![RETRUE Trailer Hitch Locks 5/8 Locking Hitch Pin for 2 and 2 1/2 Receiver Class III IV Hitch Tow Hitch Pin Lock Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin with O-Rings Weatherproof Caps for Trailer Truck Car Boat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QxyLx-K4L.jpg) [**RETRUE Trailer Hitch Locks 5/8 Locking Hitch Pin for 2 and 2 1/2 Receiver Class III IV Hitch Tow Hitch Pin Lock Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin with O-Rings Weatherproof Caps for Trailer Truck Car Boat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCL3FVKY) RETRUE$11.364.6★9413%▲rising 14 ![Rhino USA Trailer Hitch Lock Kit (for 2 Trailers) Heavy Duty Anti Theft Trailer Coupler Locks for RV Camper Trailer Boat Caravan - Reinforced Solid Steel Tow Lock for Trailer Tongue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nXpZiUBDL.jpg) [**Rhino USA Trailer Hitch Lock Kit (for 2 Trailers) Heavy Duty Anti Theft Trailer Coupler Locks for RV Camper Trailer Boat Caravan - Reinforced Solid Steel Tow Lock for Trailer Tongue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098W45GM2) Rhino USA$53.214.4★2,3282%▲rising 15 ![METOWARE Trailer Tongue Coupler Lock 1/4 Dia 3-1/2 Span Trailer Hitch Lock for Latch-Type Coupler Black Trailer Pin Lock for Towing Trailer RV Car Boat Truck (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41met+vBPWL.jpg) [**METOWARE Trailer Tongue Coupler Lock 1/4 Dia 3-1/2 Span Trailer Hitch Lock for Latch-Type Coupler Black Trailer Pin Lock for Towing Trailer RV Car Boat Truck (1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092C7VB4W) METOWARE$19.144.6★1,2782%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 22 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 22 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pZJDPD7eL.jpg)**Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK** Rhino USA**$27.13**4.6★10,225 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S425715) [![JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CoBPkthxL.jpg)**JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat** JUSTTOP**$10.04**4.7★528 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH22JFVV) [![CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k7V1lTElL.jpg)**CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)** CZC AUTO**$13.78**4.6★9,138 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6W71JJ) [![Orion Motor Tech Locking Hitch Pin Fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Diameter Hitch Pin Lock Anti-Theft Steel Hitch Pin Lock with Key for Class III IV Hitches Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Pin with O-Rings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517TzeqjJ4L.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech Locking Hitch Pin Fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Diameter Hitch Pin Lock Anti-Theft Steel Hitch Pin Lock with Key for Class III IV Hitches Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Pin with O-Rings** Orion Motor Tech**$9.99**4.7★396 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGPXZCH8) [![Rhino USA 2.5 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class V Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWE1LOLeL.jpg)**Rhino USA 2.5 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class V Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK** Rhino USA**$32.07**4.6★10,225 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0941WDD9W) [![METOWARE Trailer Hitch Lock - 5/8 Dia Locking Hitch Pin Anti-Theft Trailer Receiver Lock Fits 2 Receiver Tubes Class III & IV Hitch Receivers Black (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SgbiEpuhL.jpg)**METOWARE Trailer Hitch Lock - 5/8 Dia Locking Hitch Pin Anti-Theft Trailer Receiver Lock Fits 2 Receiver Tubes Class III & IV Hitch Receivers Black (1 Pack)** METOWARE**$9.72**4.6★6,562 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F3DTYPH) [![CURT 23518 Black Trailer Hitch Lock 5/8-Inch Pin Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Hp009G2IL.jpg)**CURT 23518 Black Trailer Hitch Lock 5/8-Inch Pin Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver** CURT**$18.78**4.5★17,258 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9N6DPK) [![Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock Stainless Steel Barbell Hitch Pin Lock Fits 5/8 in. Receivers Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock 1469DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tfa-aneHL.jpg)**Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock Stainless Steel Barbell Hitch Pin Lock Fits 5/8 in. Receivers Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock 1469DAT** Master Lock**$27.59**4.5★3,978 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVSIOI) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**26% *“Solid quality”* **Size-Overall**13% *“Fits like a GLOVE”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“As advertised”* **Value For Money**9% *“Good value for money”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Ease of use”* **Strength**7% *“Solid construction”* **Efficiency**6% *“Does the Job Nicely”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy to assemble and use”* **Durability**2% *“Easy and durable”* **Design-Overall**2% *“seem to be very well built”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**27% *“Really long”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Bad quality”* **Durability**9% *“Does NOT last”* **Rusts/Corrodes**6% *“Could rust up”* **Compatibility-Overall**5% *“Does not fit Rivian”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Hard to use”* **Value For Money**4% *“Slightly expensive”* **Locking Mechanism**2% *“the locking mechanism is only two small steel ball bearings”* **Strength**2% *“Not as strong as I was expecting”* **Product Condition**2% *“Looks like I got a used product”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall67% - Compatibility-Overall14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Mechanism Issues3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Width2% - Value For Money2% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Quality-Overall1% - Locking Mechanism1%